Cush Jumbo

Cush Jumbo

40 · Born: Sep 23, 1985

2019
2017
2009

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BornSep 23, 1985 London, England, UK

Biography

Cush Jumbo is a talented British actress and writer, renowned for her captivating portrayal of Lucca Quinn in the critically acclaimed television series The Good Wife.

Throughout her illustrious career, Jumbo has received numerous accolades for her remarkable performances on stage and screen. Notably, she was Olivier nominated for her powerful interpretation of Marc Anthony in Phyllida Lloyd's groundbreaking all-female production of Julius Caesar, which premiered at the Donmar Warehouse in London and later transferred to St Anns Warehouse in New York City.

In addition to her impressive stage work, Jumbo has also made a significant impact as a writer. She won an Evening Standard Award for her moving and thought-provoking one-woman show, Josephine and I, which tells the remarkable story of Josephine Baker, a pioneering black performer who broke down racial barriers in the entertainment industry.

This talented individual's impressive body of work is a testament to her dedication, passion, and versatility as a performer and writer.

Career

Balestra
Balestra as Joanna Bathory
Criminal Record
Criminal Record as DS June Lenker
2021
The Beast Must Die
The Beast Must Die as Frances Cairnes
Stay Close
Stay Close as Megan Pierce
2020
The Postcard Killings
The Postcard Killings as Dessie Lombard
Deadwater Fell
Deadwater Fell as Jess Milner
2017
The Good Fight
The Good Fight as Lucca Quinn
2016
2015
Remainder
Remainder as Catherine
Vera
Vera as Bethany Whelan
The Good Wife
The Good Wife as Lucca Quinn
2011
The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners as Check-In Woman
2010
Lip Service
Lip Service as Becky Love
2009
Torchwood
Torchwood as Lois Habiba